Missile System Design Engineer (Perm/Contract)

Ebeni Ltd; Corsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for personal development

Supportive work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

A leading defense engineering firm in Corsham is seeking a Complex Weapon Design Lead to manage missile system designs alongside MOD technical specialists. Candidates require a degree in engineering or equivalent experience, along with significant expertise in complex weapons systems. Knowledge of MOD processes is essential, as is the ability to obtain security clearance. In addition to the technical role, the company values personal development and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in complex weapons system design.
• Familiarity with software tools and modelling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of missile systems from concept to implementation.
• Define specifications for electrical and mechanical subsystems.
• Manage interfaces between different components in weapons systems.

Skills

Engineering discipline graduate

Understanding of MOD acquisition processes

Experience in complex weapons systems design

Familiarity with MOD standards

Expertise in systems engineering

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Graduate in engineering discipline

Tools

Software tools for weapons engineering

Job description

Ebeni is involved in engineering projects and programmes in the Defence & Aerospace, Aviation, Rail, Nuclear, Automotive, Oil & Gas and Cyber & Digital sectors.

Ebeni is a people-centric company, respecting individual aspirations as well as promoting benefit to all: customers, employees, and society. We prioritise our people, valuing their skills, knowledge, and experience.

Our core values – Excellence, Benefit, Integrity – are reflected in our name and underpin both how we do business and how we approach our work. In short, you can rely on Ebeni to deliver innovative solutions that assure the safety and security of your existing and emerging technologies.

The Role

Initially to be deployed as the complex weapon design lead within a Systems Engineering Delivery Advisory Team (SEDAT). The SEDAT works alongside MOD technical specialists to provide the MOD support to its technical strategy, defines system and technical requirements and give guidance on existing technical de‑risking activities that the team has underway.

• Top‑Level Design: Establishing the coherent overall design of the missile system, from concept to detailed implementation.
• Requirements Definition: Specifying electrical, mechanical, and performance requirements for subsystems.
• Interface Management: Defining how different components (e.g., guidance, propulsion, warhead) connect and communicate.
• Trade‑Off Analysis: Performing studies (e.g., cost vs. performance) to find balanced solutions.
• Verification & Validation: Developing strategies for testing and ensuring the missile meets its goals.
• System Modelling: Creating conceptual, solution, and physical models to represent the system.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Working with electrical, mechanical, software, and test engineers, as well as suppliers.

Please note that all applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK security clearance, typically Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Skills & Experience

• Graduate in a relevant engineering discipline, although equivalent experience/education would also be considered.
• Knowledge of MOD acquisition and lifecycle management processes.
• Significant experience in complex weapons systems design, including Airframe design, Guidance and Control, Propulsion, Seeker and Data Links.
• Familiarity with MOD standards, policies, and procedures relating to Weapon Design.
• Familiarity with relevant software tools and modelling techniques used in weapons engineering.
• Expertise in systems engineering, including development, integration, verification and validation and test and evaluation of complex weapons systems.
• Experience in managing safety‑critical systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to liaise with military personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Personal Development

Ebeni put people first, and wellbeing is at the forefront of what we do. We provide opportunities for our people to develop and aim to provide a rewarding work life balance. Our success depends on motivated, committed, trusted employees, who feel they play a part in helping the business grow. All our consultants are assigned an experienced careers development coach to help you to progress within your journey.

Join Us

All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups and operate an inclusive recruitment process ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed.